Deputy Chief of Party - Kosovo

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.

Project Summary:
The purpose of CIR is to protect and improve Kosovo’s cyber security governance and build capacity in responsible government institutions and targeted critical infrastructure to become more resilient to cyber-attacks. This activity will work with the Government of Kosovo (GOK), the private sector, and other relevant organizations. The purpose will be achieved through three mutually supportive objectives. 1. Governance - Strengthen cybersecurity governance for and institutional coordination with critical infrastructure owners and oversight bodies. 2. Capacity Building - Build short- and long-term technical and human capacity to plan for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. 3. Technology and Procurement - Support the identification, prioritization, and procurement of cybersecurity technology solutions

Position Summary:  
Tetra Tech is searching for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID Kosovo Critical Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Activity. The DCOP serves as the overall project manager and team leader. The DCOP will liaise directly with the Chief of Party (COP) and will be involved in all activities and tasks of the project.   The position is a full-time assignment with benefits and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates must be based in and authorized to work in Pristina, Kosovo for the duration of the assignment

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as overall administrative manager of field operations and back-stop the COP on all aspects of Kosovo CIR’s activities.
• Lead all technical activities, work planning, MEL results delivery, and counterpart liaison.
• Provide senior management support and strategic technical implementation.
• Serve as acting COP in the absence of the COP. 
• Lead the implementation of the following USAID Guiding Principles: New Partnerships Initiative; Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA). 
• Shadow the COP in client engagement, administrative work, as well as in managing the objective leads and the COP’s area of responsibility in implementing USAID Guiding Principles. 
• After two years, transition into the COP role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.